Many of us have watched a young child play and made a comment about their boundless energy. It seems children never tire. Yet, when we observe them over the course of the day, we see them eventually wear down. In some cases, they simply collapse somewhere for a nap. How would you like to haveContinue reading “Rivers of Life”
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Inquisitive Minds
Are you an inquisitive person? Do you ask lots of questions? Are you a person who plans out your day or week? Do you have a 5-year and 10-year plan? Do you like to keep up on all the latest news? Does it frustrate you when you are surprised by an unexpected event? Most ofContinue reading “Inquisitive Minds”
Waiting is Worthwhile
How well do you wait? Do you wait on a purchase until you have saved the money for it? Are you anxious for special days to arrive? Do you rush through a task you have been assigned in order to do something you want? Patience is a trait many of us lack. As one sayingContinue reading “Waiting is Worthwhile”
Community
What is most important to you? What do you commit to regularly? Is there something that is a priority that takes precedence over everything else? Do you set aside time to talk with God every day? Don’t you think you should? We spend our time going to work, going to school, making meals, shopping, andContinue reading “Community”
Experience God
Have you ever seen something you just couldn’t believe? I don’t mean an amazing sports play–I mean have you seen something that caused you to rub your eyes and wonder if you really saw what you thought you saw? I venture to guess that most of us have not seen anything quite like that. WeContinue reading “Experience God”
Jesus Appeared
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see Jesus? Would you like to have a conversation with Him? Would you like to see the wounds on His wrists, feet, and side? Do you know He appeared to hundreds of people after He rose from the grave? The story of someone rising fromContinue reading “Jesus Appeared”
Sacrificing for God
Do you sacrifice yourself for others? Are you willing to give up your preferences in order to serve someone else? Have you given a pat on a back to someone who needed it? Do you understand what it means to sacrifice for God? Most of us are willing to occasionally give up a preference weContinue reading “Sacrificing for God”
Spiritual Gifts
What are your gifts? Have you spent time to evaluate them? Do you know how to use your gifts? If not, are you willing to learn? Are you using them to further the kingdom of God? We are all given gifts by God. More specifically, Jesus gives each of us one or more gifts. SomeContinue reading “Spiritual Gifts”
Disciple
Who do you say Jesus is? Do you consider yourself a follower of His? Do you realize Jesus is the Son of God? Have you recognized Him as God? Is your confession mere lip service, or do you truly put forth the effort to follow His lead? As much as we might like to thinkContinue reading “Disciple”
Knowing Jesus
Do you know who Jesus is? Have you heard about Him but not quite fully understand? Have you seen pictures painted by artists? How likely do you think they capture His likeness? Does His likeness really matter? What do you think is most important to know about Jesus? We have heard of God and Jesus.Continue reading “Knowing Jesus”
Marty Pressey 